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Undiscovered Gems in Hong Kong for September 2024

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In recent weeks, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index has shown resilience, gaining 2.14% amidst mixed performances in global markets and economic uncertainties. As investors navigate these turbulent times, identifying undiscovered gems within the small-cap sector can offer unique opportunities for growth. When searching for promising stocks in this environment, it's crucial to focus on companies that demonstrate strong fundamentals and potential for innovation despite broader market challenges.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Hong Kong

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
E-Commodities Holdings21.33%9.04%28.46%★★★★★★
C&D Property Management Group1.32%37.15%41.55%★★★★★★
PW Medtech Group0.06%22.33%-17.56%★★★★★★
ManpowerGroup Greater ChinaNA14.56%1.58%★★★★★★
China Leon Inspection Holding8.55%21.36%22.77%★★★★★★
Sundart Holdings0.92%-2.32%-3.94%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
Xin Point Holdings1.77%10.88%22.83%★★★★★☆
Chongqing Machinery & Electric28.07%8.82%11.12%★★★★★☆
Time Interconnect Technology212.50%27.21%15.01%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 173 stocks from our SEHK Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Xin Yuan Enterprises Group (SEHK:1748)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Xin Yuan Enterprises Group Limited, an investment holding company, provides asphalt tanker and bulk carrier chartering services in the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, and Singapore with a market cap of HK$2.60 billion.

Operations: Xin Yuan Enterprises Group generates revenue primarily from asphalt tanker chartering services (HK$55.49 million) and bulk carrier chartering services (HK$3.63 million).

Xin Yuan Enterprises Group has shown impressive earnings growth, with a 14.6% increase in the past year, outpacing the shipping industry's -29.9%. Its net profit for the first half of 2024 was US$10.69 million, nearly double from US$5.53 million a year ago, driven by a significant one-off gain of US$3.6 million from vessel disposal and increased revenue from asphalt tanker charters. The company’s debt to equity ratio improved to 31.3% over five years from 35.3%, indicating prudent financial management.

SEHK:1748 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

Dah Sing Banking Group (SEHK:2356)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Dah Sing Banking Group Limited is an investment holding company that offers banking, financial, and related services in Hong Kong, Macau, and the People’s Republic of China with a market cap of HK$9.77 billion.

Operations: Dah Sing Banking Group generates revenue primarily from Personal Banking (HK$2.68 billion), Corporate Banking (HK$853.60 million), and Treasury and Global Markets (HK$1.34 billion). Mainland China and Macau Banking contribute HK$176.27 million to the total revenue.

Dah Sing Banking Group, with total assets of HK$262.4B and total equity of HK$33.6B, has shown strong performance recently. Total deposits stand at HK$214.6B while total loans amount to HK$141.9B, earning a net interest margin of 2%. The bank reported earnings growth of 32.3% over the past year and is trading at 46% below its estimated fair value. Additionally, it announced an interim dividend of HKD 0.27 per share for the first half of 2024.

SEHK:2356 Debt to Equity as at Sep 2024

Dah Sing Financial Holdings (SEHK:440)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Dah Sing Financial Holdings Limited is an investment holding company that offers banking, insurance, financial, and related services in Hong Kong, Macau, and the People’s Republic of China with a market cap of HK$7.57 billion.

Operations: Dah Sing Financial Holdings generates revenue primarily from Personal Banking (HK$2.68 billion), Treasury and Global Markets (HK$1.34 billion), Corporate Banking (HK$853.60 million), and Insurance Business (HK$246.25 million).

Dah Sing Financial Holdings, with total assets of HK$272.4B and equity at HK$42.4B, reported a net income of HK$1.11B for the half-year ending June 2024, up from HK$921.86M the previous year. The company announced an interim dividend of HKD 0.92 per share, payable on September 26, 2024. Dah Sing has low-risk funding sources comprising 93% customer deposits and maintains an appropriate bad loan ratio at 1.9%.

SEHK:440 Debt to Equity as at Sep 2024

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